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Four firefighters were among the dead. Media reports suggest death toll likely to rise sharply.

Netanyahu says he won’t accept ceasefire; at least 28 Palestinians killed in latest attacks

Seven militants were killed and nine injured when the military repulsed an attack on a check post in Lower Dir.

Operating system threatens to marginalise rival platforms.

Doctors said ongoing electricity shortages in Gaza played a role because her oxygen tubes did not work properly.

Study says doubling course of antimalarial treatment could help fight the resistance problem but that time was short.

Norwegian police said the suspect had been known to police but did not specify their role in the attack.

WHO provides medicines worth $250,000 for IDPs, while Punjab govt announces to build 2,000 houses.

Kerry opened his first meetings with Indian government today; to meet PM Modi on Friday

23 people were confirmed dead and 8 pulled alive from the mud and debris in Maharashtra state

House of Representatives authorised the lawsuit which will focus on changes Obama made to health care law

Israeli military says it called up an additional 16,000 reservists; US restocks Israel with ammunition

Bolivia renounced a visa exemption agreement with Israel in protest over its offensive in Gaza.

Kallis might still help Kolkata Knight Riders defending their Indian Premier League title won earlier this year.

The ceasefire would not apply in areas where ground troops were “currently operating”.

Xinjiang's government described violence as a "terror attack" that killed or wounded "several tens" of Uighur and Han.

The ban came a day after EU and US imposed their first sanctions aimed at hitting broad sectors of the Russian economy

Heavy machinery has been mobilised to try to rescue those feared trapped.

Pakistan urges Afghanistan to take effective steps to stop the use of Afghan territory for cross-border attack.

Main UN relief agency says it was at 'breaking point' with 200,000 Palestinians having taken shelter in its buildings

At least 113 Palestinians were killed as the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) intensified their aerial bombing campaign.

Hundreds of parents and political activists have led protests over the crime.

Fatemi calls for the stepping up of efforts to end Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories

Military sources and a witness say the pilot ejected safely

ICC says Ali will face no disciplinary action on this occasion.

By the time dawn broke on second day of Eidul Fitr, 24 people had been killed, among them 9 women and 4 children.

Suicide bomber disguised as guest came to Hashmat Karzai's house, hugged him, blew up his explosives and killed him.

Management plans to contest the decision in upcoming meeting with British authorities.

Political will obstructing road to peace: Ban.

Norwegian passengers lacking Pakistani visas stranded at airport.

Afghan president asks Taliban to stop attacks, join peace process.

The unarmed international mission has been forced to turn back before reaching the site

Another explosion shook the grounds of Gaza's main Shifa hospital.

Seven others were injured.

Search for Babar Suleman continues despite bad weather, NTSB Central Regional Office says.

No casualties are reported and an investigation is under way.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says fighting in east Ukraine has claimed over 1,100 lives.

Abu Sayyaf gunmen opened fire on the vehicles in Talipao town before dawn.

At least 1,032 Palestinians have died in the fighting as well as 43 Israeli soldiers and three civilians.

Only 75 students survived South Korea's ferry disaster.

This was the first time that a Pakistani envoy was invited for Iftar at Jamia Masjid and also addressed congregation.

Saudi Arabia’s announcement means Eidul Fitr will also be observed in the US, Canada and Britain today.

Comparison shows how and why they moved ahead at greater pace.

Fifa has so far resisted the demands.

The latest bloodshed comes a day after the US evacuated its embassy in Tripoli due to fears for the safety of staff.

A local religious leader also kidnapped in a separate attack on his home.

Sixty-eight Malaysian police personnel will leave Kuala Lumpur for crash site on Wednesday.

Military official says dozens of suspected al Qaeda militants took part in simultaneous attacks on 3 army posts.

Head of air force blames technical fault.

Earlier today Hamas agreed to a 24-hour truce.